Society

Lake Forest’s Adrian and Nancy Smith hosted an elegant affair to celebrate the holidays with the Lake Forest International Club. Jay Lovell’s catered the event where The Buckthorn Group delighted guests with a vocal performance. The Lake Forest International Club is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, philanthropic organization, which provides its members the opportunity to meet others

The first Saturday in December belongs to The Community House, where the daily hustle and bustle is replaced by elegant décor. This year’s Holiday Ball sold out before invitations were in the mail, a testament to both how beloved this institution is and how powerfully aligned the chairs and committee were in their dedication to

The Oak Brook chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago Auxiliary puts the fun in fundraising with their annual shopping, fashion show, and luncheon extravaganza. This year’s theme, “Hearts of Gold” paid tribute to the organization’s members who raised over $200,000 for IWS Family Health. This money ensures that children, women, and men have

Simply From The Heart is all about bringing beauty to people. Their mission of enriching the lives of patients through the power of human connection and pampering with a purpose was in the air at the annual gala. The glamorous spirit of old Havana set the mood. Guests danced, toasted a successful year and raised

Winter fun including carriage rides, live music, a waffle station, and more created a lovely atmosphere at Linda Feinstein Homes Winter Client Event. It was an enjoyable afternoon that gave the Feinstein team a chance to enjoy conversation and hot cocoa with the customers who have become friends over the years. lindafeinsteinhomes.com

The Deerpath Garden Club of Lake Forest held its annual holiday luncheon, ‘Tis the Season,’ in December at the festively decorated Glen Rowan House on the campus of Lake Forest College. In keeping with the club’s mission of community beautification, members once again decorated the historic house with an array of wreaths, garlands, and baubles.